France vs Netherlands: Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours

France
58,140
in 2022
Netherlands
66,744
in 2022
France rank
38th
Netherlands rank
36th

Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours over time

  • France
  • Netherlands
40.0k60.0k80.0k100.0k200020112022

How they compare

Netherlands currently reports 66,744 against 58,140 in France, a difference of 8,604.

That makes Netherlands's figure about 1.1 times France's.

Across all 23 years both countries report, Netherlands has been ahead every year.

France ranks 38th and Netherlands ranks 36th of 224 countries.

Netherlands has averaged higher in every one of the 3 decades both report.

Head to head by decade

Decade France Netherlands Difference Ahead
2000s 53,245 88,409 35,164 Netherlands
2010s 50,822 91,085 40,264 Netherlands
2020s 50,091 75,373 25,282 Netherlands

Averages of every year both report within each decade.

Frequently asked questions

Which has higher electricity generation, gigawatt hours, France or Netherlands?
Netherlands, at 66,744 against 58,140 in France as of 2022.
What is the difference in electricity generation, gigawatt hours between France and Netherlands?
8,604, with Netherlands ahead.
How many years of comparable data are there for France and Netherlands?
23 years are reported by both, from 2000 to 2022.
How do France and Netherlands rank globally for electricity generation, gigawatt hours?
France ranks 38th and Netherlands ranks 36th of 224 countries.
Where does this data come from?
International Monetary Fund, published as Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels). Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.

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About this data

Indicator
Electricity Generation, Gigawatt hours (Fossil fuels)
Source
International Monetary Fund
Licence
IMF Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
247 places, 5,616 data points, 2000–2023
Last refreshed

This dataset provides information on electricity generation and installed capacity, categorized by energy type (renewable and non-renewable) and five technology types (Fossil fuels, Hydropower, Solar energy, Wind energy, and Bioenergy). The data has been sourced from the International Renewable Energy Agency (https://pxweb.irena.org/pxweb/en/IRENASTAT). The indicators on energy transition have been formulated to help users understand the progress in the adoption of renewable energy sources vis-à-vis the increasing energy requirements.